Rangefinders using Leica R lenses or Contax

[clifflll]

I have a Leica R lens 100mm f4 and planning to buy a cz 85mm f1.4 contax mount. I wonder if there's any rangefinders that can use these lenses? Sorry for such a basic question:embrass:, but will really appreciate your answers. :bsmilie: Btw, those RF really look sweet.

 

[mdzmr]

I have a Leica R lens 100mm f4 and planning to buy a cz 85mm f1.4 contax mount. I wonder if there's any rangefinders that can use these lenses? Sorry for such a basic question:embrass:, but will really appreciate your answers. :bsmilie: Btw, those RF really look sweet.

Don't think so. For contax lens should be Contax G1 or G2.
For Leica R mount definitely no unless you modified the mounting

 

[fuwen]

If I can remember correctly there is a C/Y to M39 adaptor. So u can use CZ 85/1.4 on a rangefinder body but the problem is how to do focusing.

 

[nsng]

I have a Leica R lens 100mm f4 and planning to buy a cz 85mm f1.4 contax mount. I wonder if there's any rangefinders that can use these lenses? Sorry for such a basic question:embrass:, but will really appreciate your answers. :bsmilie: Btw, those RF really look sweet.

Hi,

For R lenses you can use a R to M adaptor. Leica used to have this adaptor. I have one from Novoflex. This allows me to use R lenses on my Leica M, but without rf coupling. The only lens I am using with this adaptor is the Leica 19 mm R since the DOF is so large. There was another adaptor that had rf focusing, but it was difficult to use.

N.S. Ng

 

[Hacker]

Don't think so. For contax lens should be Contax G1 or G2.
For Leica R mount definitely no unless you modified the mounting

You can send the lens for modification, though it will cost at least US$500.